Which 9mm Carbine

[Dr.J]

I'm going to purchase a 9mm carbine (my first AR platform) and have narrowed it down to the CMMG MK9, Colt 6951, and full JP GMR13. The CMMG is attractive due to a good reputation and price (I can purchase one for less than $900), the Colt has a good reputation (about $1,250), the JP a great reputation but expensive (close to $2,000 if I'm not mistaken). I understand the advantages of going with a .223, but I'll be able to shoot the 9mm more due to range restrictions. I'd appreciate your comments regarding the advantages and disadvantages of these carbines. I don't want to buy at the low end and regret it. Thanks in advance, Dr.J

 

[ken158]

The Colt will retain value but the CMMG will work just as well. Before you buy, look at the Olympic in 45acp - I got one recently and that thing is a lot of fun to shoot!

 

[Pointblank2U]

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwC4M_VInSA[/ame]

 

[JohnSW]

I understand the advantages of going with a .223, but I'll be able to shoot the 9mm more due to range restrictions.

It's too bad that more gun manufacturers don't appreciate that.

 

[LedFowl]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwC4M_VInSA

I thought of this same 9mm carbine review, also (the video Badge 130 posted above). It uses a Glock 17 lower. Pretty interesting.

 

[BAM-BAM]

I've been happy with the Beretta CX4 Storm since they were introduced.....
less than 30 inches with a Burris red dot one hole accurate out to 50 yds...... and GTG as a PDW out to 80-100yds. (currently have 2)

Uses the same magazines as my 92s from 15 to 30 rounds ...... the Mec-gar 18 and 20 are the most convenient.

Edit: While as far as I know; the Italian Police still use another Beretta 9mm submachine gun..... Beretta now makes a short barreled full auto version of the Storm which is used by the Indian National Police..... with th3 30 rd factory magazines.

If you are into 3rd Gen Smiths........Marlin made a 9mm that used Smith magazines........

Try to avoid a gun that uses proprietary magazines

 

[Triathloncoach]

The CX4 is a great bargain for a gun the works very well. But I have never owned one. I have a CMMG in 300blk that I shoot suppressed and love it. Good brand.